"It is me/It is I..."

Question

I would like to say: "It's me who behaves badly."

Of course, this is really not correct English, it should be " It is I who behaves badly." However, I believe most would agree that this is seldom used in every day conversation.

In Spanish, is it better to say: " Soy yo que se porta mal." Or: " Es yo que se porta mal." Or? "Soy yo la persona que se porta mal."

I would very much appreciate the members' help!

Thanks!

Answer 1

Just a guess "Soy yo la que se porta mal". My spanish hasn't been too good lately so take that into consideration.

Hey thanks, jeezzle, I didn't think of the "la que" use, that's a concept that I find difficult! What's happening with your Spanish use lately? - Sheily, Mar 7, 2011

Perfect, Jeezzle - 005faa61, Mar 7, 2011

Gracias. It's up and down. I'm using a lot but feel like I'm getting nowhere, we all come to the that bridge once in awhile, gotta keep on trucking. - jeezzle, Mar 7, 2011

Answer 2

The RAE (Nueva gramática de la lengua española) is pretty clear on this one. It would be "soy yo...."

It's great having you around Izanoni - 0043ad50, Mar 7, 2011

Answer 3

I also don't feel secure about it either, but what popped into my head first was 'Soy yo que no me comporto bien.'

Yes, the thing is I don't know whether to use the first or third person singular. Thanks for your input! - Sheily, Mar 7, 2011